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Group in front of General Store Counter

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A general store counter at Weigands Bay. Two women are behind the counter, with boxes of cigars on display behind them. Other canned goods are on the shelves in the back. Standing at the open window on the left are a man and boy. On the right is woman and a boy standing in front of a Wisconsin map and near a sign on the counter that says "Meals." In the foreground sitting on a bench are two boys. The boy in the center has a bandage around his finger.

Creator:
Gillett, Sherwin

Publication Information

Creator Gillett, Sherwin

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sherwin H. Gillett papers and photographs, 1880s-1964 (bulk 1910-1961)
Call Number (G5)02040

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013GPP
Legacy ID
WHi 101090

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